Saturday, November 15, 2014

Riff Raff!

Camp

 KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK! Anybody Home? Was the sound I awoke too from my siesta "Yep be there in a minute!" As I peeked my head out the Turtle door noticing a Arizona Ranger with hand placed firmly upon his gun. I asked  "Can I help you?" To which he replied. "There's been some complaints of some Riff Raff living out here in van" Hmmmm I said that's weird I been out here almost a week and haven't seen any? Apparently we didn't share the same sense of humor, because that's the point where he told me to lock up the dog cause he didn't wanna have to shoot it!

Then the interrogation begin. How long yah been here? Where yah going? Where yah coming from? I answered all honestly. "He declared you know its illegal to even drive into a national forest if your living in the vehicle.(Fourth time Fourth forest Ive gotten the speech in)"I said Well I don't live in the forest I live at my residence up near Show Low, and travel often" Then was called a liar, and was told I would just be receiving a warning today. Welcome to your National Forest! Nice to see my tax dollars harassing me. I've moved on, but did enjoy the rest of my 14 days without any hassle. Heres a few more pics of camp.....






 Right up the road from camp.
Interesting history, but not very well preserved. Thanks for visiting! Good day!
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18 comments:

  1. BarbNovember 15, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Wow, that's pretty scarey and very unpleasant. Come on down to the Quartzsite area BLMs. You're more than welcome here - Riff. I assume the dog is named Raff? And the Ranger, named Arse? :(

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    1. NewagenomadNovember 15, 2014 at 3:49 PM

      He was a Arse! Ill bring the blue moons! Off to Tucson soon for the holidays. The HOA's are the only ones who kick me outta there :)

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  2. Driveby AndyNovember 15, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    Sounds like you handled it well. Crap like that is one of the many reasons I'm hesitant to take the leap and hit the road. Things like that would put me in a constant state of anxiousness, and that's not what I want.

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    1. NewagenomadNovember 15, 2014 at 3:59 PM

      Andy dont let one egomaniac Ranger make you hesitant. The good far out weigh the bads. I am approaching 1800 days out here. Been informed 4 times about it, and this was the first time one was true ASS! His plan was to run me off, and make the town folk happy with his great achievement of scaring the Riff Raff out of the woods. Legally I had 14 days so I used them. Now get out there!

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  3. ChristineNovember 15, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    You handled it really well. I probably would've burst into tears. Good on you for not letting stuff like this affect you or your attitude.

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    1. NewagenomadNovember 16, 2014 at 2:00 PM

      Took a bit to hold my tongue, but that never gets yah anywhere.

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  4. JONovember 15, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    I have never run into one as ugly as that. I have always been meet with a smile and a maybe you shouldn't be here. Andy shouldn't let much bother him like you said most are really nice guys and just doing a check to make sure your doing things right. Maybe somebody pissed in his Cheerio's

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  5. Lazarus LongNovember 16, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Good for you. I don't want look like a fool here but there is a big push to clear out the hills becausde of the presumed "Bad Winter" comming our way, dont know this as a truth but new political face always brings out the worst in government people and it sounds like change or fear there of is taking hold. Keep your grin on and be happy. Better travels to you and your friend RAFF Ha Ha *big belly laugh)

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  6. AnonymousNovember 16, 2014 at 10:01 PM

    Hi, I'm in agreement with the rest here. You handled yourself very well. Let the ego maniacs have there day. Always some little person that has a little control over your life that wants to show you he's in charge. Let them think they're in charge. My motto is never let the B!@#$%S
    see you sweat. You did real well....HoboJoe

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  7. Cyndi and StumpyNovember 17, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Well, I've been called worse things, for sure.

    You handled the poor ego driven ranger well. He probably didn't get an ounce of satisfaction out of that interaction.

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    1. NewagenomadNovember 18, 2014 at 7:58 AM

      Hey Cyndi. Still traveling in the car?

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    2. Cyndi and StumpyNovember 18, 2014 at 11:47 AM

      I may have found the van, Ryan! I'll take in on Thursday to see if it passes muster.

      I'm kind of grounded right now.The family's needs are more important than my fun (my decision.) The big question is will I make it all the way through a New England winter? You may see me out west. I'm already hating it. 28 degrees at 2pm.ACK!!!!

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  8. Kevin HNovember 17, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    Did you get any sort of ID on the guy? This needs to be reported to his seniors. I work a lot with the Rangers in the national parks. Trust me, they do not want their people treating you like this.

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    1. NewagenomadNovember 18, 2014 at 8:02 AM

      No I didnt. Normally I would guess I was just glad to see him leave. I know of another Ranger in the state who eventually got relocated because of so many complaints. A few people where I am now have been run out of the same area.

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  9. JODecember 4, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    So Rif Raf I know your around Green Valley somewhere by now.

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